$50,000 for Australia’s Favourite Charities

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In 2018 we're giving $50,000 to Australian Charities, not-for-profits and community groups based on your votes! Vote now - our next grants round will give $35,000 to #60 of Australia's most loved Charities.

Vote and donate today to help your Favourite Charities share in $35,000

In 2018 we’re giving $50k to Australia’s most loved Charities.

This round we’re giving $35,000 to #60 Charities based on your votes and donations.

All you need to do is vote or donate to your Favourite Charities and the Top #10 Disadvantaged, Medical, Community and Animal Charities will share in $35,000.

You can vote for free once a week and donate whenever you want. When you donate to your favourite charities we add an extra vote for every $ you give, even more for regular giving.

$50 one-off donation = 50 Votes.

$50 per month = 250 votes (50 votes x 5)

As well as cash grants, we’ll be recognising Australia’s most popular charities with our ‘Top #10 Charity’ awards. Don’t delay, vote or donate to your Favourite Charity now.

Help us Find Australia’s most loved Disadvantaged Charities

The Top #10 Charities helping those less fortunate in Australia and overseas will share in $35,000 and receive our Top #10 Disadvantaged Charity Award. Vote and donate today.

Help us Find Australia’s most loved Medical Charities

The #10 Medical Charities with the most votes will share in $35,000 and receive our Top #10 Medical Charity Award. Vote and donate today.

Help us Find Australia’s most loved Kids and Community Charities

The #10 Kids and Community Charities with the most votes will share in $35,000 and receive our Top #10 Community Charity Award. Vote and donate today.

Help us Find Australia’s most loved Animal Charities

The #10 Cat, Dog and non-domestic Animal Charities with the most votes will share in at least $15,000 thanks to Petinsurance.com.au and receive our Top #10 Animal Charity Award. Vote and donate today.

Are you an Australian Charity, not-for-profit or community group?

Register for free here . Once you’re registered, ask your supporters to vote for you and you could be sharing in $50k this year, plus raising donations, finding new supporters and gaining national exposure. And it doesn’t matter how big or small you are, we’ve set aside grants for grassroots charities.

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The Giving Circle FAQs

How are the winners determined?

Before each grants round (we do several throughout the year) we'll announce the amount and how it will be distributed.

Our current round closes on Dec 15th 2018 and the grants will be distributed as follows:

$35,000 shared between #60+ Charities. The #10 Charities with the most Votes in each category - Disadvantaged, Medical, Community, Dogs, Cats, non-domesticated animals - will receive grants as follows:

The Charity with the most votes overall across all categories will receive our major $5,000 grant

The Charities with the most votes in each category will receive $2,000 each. 6 grants in total.*

The 2nd Charity with the most votes in each category will receive $1,000 each. 6 grants in total.

The 3rd, 4th and 5th Charities with the most votes in each category will receive $500 each. 18 grants in total

The 6th-10th Charities with the most votes in each category will receive $100 each. 30 grants in total

All Charities with 1,000+ votes are eligible to receive 1 of 10 $100 Grants. MyGivingCircle will review the profile of all Charities with 1,000+ and award them to the charities with the most inspiring profiles and missions.

* The charity with the most votes overall (which will also have the most votes in it's own category) will get $5,000 in total. $2,000 for winning their category and a bonus $3,000.

To receive a grant a Charity must have at least 1,000 votes by 15th December. Any grants not distributed will be carried over into the next grants round.

The minimum donation amount is set at $20. If you're not in a position to donate, you can can still vote for your favourite charity for free once a week and share the Giving Circle with your friends and ask them to vote as well.

What fees do MyGivingCircle charge?

We charge a platform fee of between 0% - 6.5% on donations received to allow us to maintain and improve the website for the benefit of all our amazing charities.

What happens if I make a donation?

All donations are processed securely via stripe or paypal and sent to your charity of choice each month.

If you make a one-off donation we add 1 Vote for every $ you give. For example if you donate $50 we add 50 Votes.

If you sign up for monthly giving we add 5 Votes for every $ you commit to.

For example if you commit to $50 a month we add 50 x 5 votes = 250 votes.

If I choose regular giving can I cancel anytime?

We understand peoples financial circumstances change, and you are free to cancel your regular giving at any time by logging into your account. Please note however that we add extra votes for regular giving (we love regular giving!). If more than 10% of a Charities regular donors cancel within 3 months of a draw date it can effect their eligibility for a grant

How often can I vote?

You can vote once a week for your favourite Charities and choose up to 3 each time. Votes cast more often than once a week are disregarded. You can donate as often as you want, and we add 1 Vote for every $ you give as a one-off donation and more if you commit to monthly giving. Please be aware that if you vote using fake email addresses or multiple email addresses your vote will not count. Even if you see the vote count go up, all fake votes are scrubbed before the grants are awarded.

Will I be contacted by any Charities or Grants Sponsors?

When you vote or donate to a Charity they may wish to contact you to thank-you for your support and keep you up-to-date with the work they're doing. When it occurs, contact will usually be via email, and in some instances telephone. When a Charity wishes to contact a supporter we have strict guidelines in place that include:

Only Charities that you have voted for, donated to, or indicated as one of your favourites can make contact. We do not share your details with any Charity you have not indicated as one of your favourites.

If making contact by telephone, they are only able to contact you once unless you ask for more information or consent to be contacted again. Your contact details are not stored for future contact.

If making contact by email there must be a clear and easy way for your to unsubscribe from future emails

They must be courteous, professional and polite. We hope you'll be interested in hearing from them, but if you're not, no further contact is made

They must abide by the Fundraising Institute of Australia's guidelines regarding contacting you, which can be found here

If you believe any Charity is not abiding by these guidelines we want to hear from you and you can send an email with the details to [email protected]

When you vote in a Giving Circle the grants sponsor may wish to email you to thank you for voting, let you know which charities received the grants and/or introduce themselves and their product(s) to you. By voting you are giving express consent to be contacted via email only by the grants sponsor on the basis that:

contact can only be via email unless you are informed otherwise

you will always have the option to unsubscribe from any further communications from the sponsor

If you have any concerns about being contacted by a grants sponsor via email you can opt-out by emailing your details to [email protected]

1st overall received $5,000 1st in each Category receives $2,0002nd in each Category receives $1,0003rd - 5th in each Category receives $500 each6th - 10th in each Category receives $100 each

All Charities with 1,000+ votes eligible for $100 Grants

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Animal Grant Winners

Kittie Kat Rescue Inc

#1 ranked Animal Charity with 11533 votes

$2,000 grant

Kittie Kat Rescue has been operating for over five years. In that time it has rescued, rehabilitated and rehomed over 500 cats and kittens. Our team has rescued, rehabilitated and rehomed kittens and cats from the street, from pounds and shelters some of whom have suffered truly horrific injuries, some of which have been deliberately committed by members of the public who hate cats. This fine work is extremely expensive- even though our wonderful vets give us rescue rates. Vet bills, operations, vet care, desexing, food, boarding and vaccinations and flea and heartworm treatments all add up and so any help would be greatly appreciated. KKR Inc is now a rescue charity with tax-deductible status so all donations over $2 will receive a receipt for tax purposes. It is difficult for us to carry this burden of helping these little lives alone. It is sometimes overwhelming so please support us and help us to help these precious little furry souls.

As Western Australia?s largest cat shelter, we take in and look after over 6500 stray and unwanted cats every year. We work with the community and government to continually improve cat welfare and reduce the feral cat problem in WA. We sterilise and rehome thousands of cats a year, or perform gentle and humane euthanasia when needed from our vet clinic. We never say no to a cat, no matter how old, sick or feral. We strive to continually educate the public and work with local government about responsible cat ownership to significantly reduce the large number of cats surrendered to Cat Haven every year. Cat Haven is a charity which derives 98% of its income from donations and with a cost of over $28 a day to keep a cat at the shelter, adding up to over $8000 a day in peak kitten season, we are constantly stretched for funds. We have a team of dedicated, animal loving staff and volunteers and every cent matters.

Maridan's Menagerie is a charity and not-for-profit animal sanctuary and rescue situated just outside Townsville. The Menagerie was founded out of a desire to make a positive difference in the lives of animals. We do this by providing rescue, rehabilitation and sanctuary to a diverse range of animals from equally diverse backgrounds. We also engage in community outreach and education with the purpose of promoting empathy and compassion for animals. As we are a charity with DGR status donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Alaskan Malamute Rehoming Aid Australia inc, rescues Alaskan Malamutes and other arctic breeds from pounds and other shelters as well as take in arctics that need rehoming. We also provide assistance to people with their arctics and education and willl help people keep their dogs in periods of need.We provide vet work, kennelling, medication and support and at present have over 60 dogs in our care. The vet and kennelling costs are considerable and we rely on donations to assist us to continue.

Maggie?s Rescue is a bit different. We are a registered animal welfare charity, a co-operative of carers that support animals in need of homes. Our goal is to find these animals their permanent homes in families who will commit to loving them for life. Any animal we rehome has been desexed, vaccinated and microchipped and we worm all animals on arrival in our care. We are committed to No Kill philosophy and believe that public education and desexing is the cornerstone of this. We aim to have basic obedience for each dog by the time of rehome in place and offer ongoing telephone assistance for new owners if needed.

24/7 365 days a year Pound Patrol is the voiceless for the voiceless animals that are in pounds being killed for no fault of their own. We rescue, rehabilitate and rehome. One by one till there are none

While we are only just over 5 years old, your generosity has allowed us to do amazing things. You have enabled us to rescue over one hundred animals from the pain and fear of the food industry. Over 7,000 people have met our rescued residents, heard their stories and learned about the food industry. You have enabled us to engage over 4,000 people on the streets about standard procedures and practices in the food industry. You have enabled us to complete 30 major life-saving surgeries. You have enabled us to provide loving palliative care to thirteen animals that we couldn?t heal, and together we gave them with a noble, pain-free and peaceful death in a caring environment. The Government took away (temporarily) your ability to visit us, but that hasn?t stopped us providing world class care, progressing the animal protection conversation with our 21,000 social media followers, lecturing at theaters, forums and universities on the social lives of farm animals and the damage that we do to them, and working feverishly to ensure a better world for farmed animals in every way that we can. Your support makes all of this possible, and none of it happens without your generosity. With the farm gates opening up again please help us to enter the new financial year strong enough to rescue more, educate more, and rehabilitate more effectively. Please make a donation before we close the books on this financial year on June 30th so that we can do even more for farm animals in the coming year. Voting or donating by June 30th also gives us the chance of winning $2,000 from My Giving Circle. What we do is hard, it?s expensive, it?s soul destroying and it?s an honour. But more than anything it is our duty to do what we can when there is so much suffering. Please give now, and work with us to finally stop the fear and pain. Thank you.

Like food? Donate to Wheen Bee Foundation. Secure bees and the future of your food. Our food security needs bee security. Sixty five percent of agricultural production is reliant on honey bee pollination to produce the fruit, vegetables and seeds you eat every day. This equates to one is every three mouthfuls of food eaten. Honey bees however are facing serious threats globally, and this is posing a risk to our food security. Colony collapse disorder, Varroa mites, pesticide poisoning, biosecurity incursions, reduced access to public lands, and adulterated honey importations are amongst the major threats facing Australian bees. This, in turn threatens pollination security, food security and industry security. Australia can import honey, but it cannot import honeybees to service its national pollination requirements. To secure national food security and agricultural industry interests, increased funding support for research that addresses the national and global threats to honey bees and pollination is urgently needed. The Wheen Bee Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that promotes awareness of the importance of bees for food security, and raises funds for research that addresses the national and global threats to bees. Please give us your vote or donate now.

We are a 100% no-kill cat shelter and sanctuary. Without discriminating, we aim to rescue, rehabilitate and re-home as many unwanted cats and kittens as we can. All cats are vet checked, desexed, vaccinated and microchipped before they come to the shelter. Over the years we have rescued hundreds of cats and kittens, many from the streets who have either been abandoned or who have grown up on the streets. These cats are often very shy and timid, and would usually be euthanised in kill shelters, however we believe every cat deserves a second chance in life. Some of these cats will live out there lives at the shelter (where they get the freedom to run around in a safe environment and find shelter/warmth when it's cold), some may be lucky to find homes. With not many no-kill shelters in Adelaide, and with the number of stray cats and kittens always on the rise, we are always desperate for funds to help cover vet costs and to help feed the hungry kitties. Our vet bill is forever increasing, if we cannot pay off our vetbill, we cannot save more kitties so we need your help!!

I began Pet Rescue & Adoption Service in June 2016 with the aim of rescuing & rehoming cats that would live indoors only (including a secure outdoor enclosure where possible.) I was told that this was not practical but I have found many people very happy to learn how to keep their cats content and have a fulfilling life indoors. I also want to spread education about feeding cats and dogs a truly nourishing diet which is worth every cent of the extra cost - because there is a reason cheap pet food is cheap: grains and nasty, indigestible & disease-causing fillers are cheap! Otherwise I have very similar goals to any other Rescue: to stop unnecessary euthanasia of healthy pets, spread the message to DESEX YOUR PET to the community, and provide a safe haven through a foster-based system of caring for as many homeless animals as I can afford until they are adopted to their forever families. I rescue mainly cats, but also dogs & rabbits. Vetwork is my main expense and no animal in my care is euthanased due to insufficient funds. I am not a Charity so I receive no funding from any source whatsoever and I have taken out a large loan to cover expenses. Any donation is very gratefully appreciated.

Disadvantaged Grant Winners

Emerge Australia Inc

#1 ranked Disadvantaged Charity with 18718 votes

$2,000 grant

Emerge Australia is the leading charity in Australia offering support, advocacy and information to people affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Since 1980 we have been working to increase awareness and recognition of this poorly understood and under-researched condition. ME/CFS is a complex, multi-system, neuro-immune condition with a multitude of symptoms related to the dysfunction of: o The brain o Gastro-intestinal system o Immune system o Endocrine and cardiac systems Since 1969, ME/CFS has been classified as a neurological disorder by the World Health Organisation. Despite this, the condition is poorly understood by the medical and research community. Misunderstanding and lack of research leaves people with ME/CFS isolated and vulnerable to misdiagnosis, financially insecure and living in poverty. It is fundamental to the well-being of those impacted by ME/CFS that the condition is more widely recognised to facilitate enhanced availability and access to effective diagnosis, treatment and management. Help Emerge Australia raise awareness and improve the lives of those afflicted with this life-changing condition.

Engender works for the elimination of violence and abuse in Tasmania by providing an integrated and specialist response to family violence. Engender?s practice framework is informed by feminist, human rights and social justice models. We are passionate, inspired and lead by ethics. The elimination of family violence will not be achieved without addressing the primary drivers including gender inequality and rigid gender roles. Engender represents concerns relating to family violence and gender issues and contributes to social policy, media and legislative inquiries in order to raise the profile of the issues that affect the community we work for.Engender is a dynamic and evolving professional organisation founding our philosophies, practice and resources on current research. Engender has a high level of skill, knowledge and experience working with people impacted by violence, delivering community education, producing resources and advocating for systemic change to gender inequity and violence against women. Engender is based on an intersectional feminist framework. Currently funded to deliver services across Tasmania, Engender has offices in Hobart, Burnie and Launceston.

Western Sydney Community Alliance is a new charitable organization, with our regular street kitchen every Sunday providing healthy hot meals, sandwiches, fruit, clothing and toiletries to anyone in need. We have plans to expand the street kitchen program in Western Sydney but we need your help! To run the program effectively we need a large fridge to store cooked donations overnight, a freezer to prevent spoilage, and a van to coordinate all pickups and deliveries of donations.

Australian Rotary Health is one of the largest independent funders of mental health research within Australia. We also provide funding into a broad range of general health areas, provide scholarships for rural medical and nursing students, as well as Indigenous health students. Australian Rotary Health provides funding into areas of health that do not readily attract funding, and promotes findings to the community. Australian Rotary Health is a project of the Rotary Districts of Australia and is supported by Rotary Clubs. We have a broad vision to improve the health and wellbeing of all Australians.

At St Martins we make bold, disruptive theatre fuelled by the voices of children and teenagers for adult audiences. Creativity is something that belongs to all of us. At St Martins we make art because we believe adults have a lot to answer for and children ask the best questions. They provide astonishing responses. Within our workshops and rehearsals, they challenge social assumptions, expose hypocrisies and voice inequalities. They make us see the world from a different perspective. We want to disrupt adults? perceptions of young people in the world. We want adults to create space in our society for young people?s opinions to be heard. We focus on inclusion, participation and access across everything we do. Barriers to the arts exist for many children and young people. These may come from disability, learning challenges, cultural and linguistic difference or economic difficulty. Through our work we strive to dissolve these barriers. Our workshop program features our unique integrative inclusion method for young people. Our diverse teaching staff have training in using Auslan, Visual mapping, tactile exercises, understanding neuro diversity, working with challenging behaviours. At St Martins, everyone is encouraged to adapt. Everyone is learning from each other whether they have accessibility needs or not.

Australia?s ?Offshore Processing? refugee policy has left nearly 2000 people in indefinite limbo in harsh and inhumane conditions on the Pacific Islands of Manus (PNG) and Nauru, for more than 4 years now. ?Gifts for Manus and Nauru? supports our asylum seeker and refugee friends at Manus and Nauru through the provision of mobile phone credit and smart phones, sending parcels of much needed items (clothes, shoes, dental and medical items, educational/ entertainment items etc), with access to necessary medications for those who have been cut off from medical support, and through provision of professional trauma counselling through our Therapy4Refugees program. Gifts for Manus and Nauru also refers people to other organisations and professionals as necessary (eg. Doctors 4 Refugees, or to legal professionals). If you would like to contribute financially, please see our ?how to donate? page, or if you would like to volunteer or if you would like more information, please contact us via email or message on the website, facebook page or twitter, or by joining our facebook group.

L'Arche Australia provides support and resources to developing and sustaining communities of L'Arche in Australia. L'Arche exists to empower people with intellectual disabilities to make their unique and significant contribution to Australian society. Community life in L'Arche is characterised by relationships of mutuality between people who live with the experience of disability and others who share life and friendship with them in faith based communities. Over the past 40 years L'Arche Australia has supported foundations in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne and Hobart. In 2018 our focus is on the development of emerging projects in Adelaide and Perth. Existing communities in Sydney and Melbourne are supporting developing groups in the Hunter Valley and Bendigo. L'Arche Australia is a member of the International Federation of L'Arche, which has 152 member communities in 37 countries. In solidarity with communities in countries such as the Philippines and Bangladesh, L'Arche Australia offers financial and human resources to these communities.

Assisi Aid Projects is a dynamic, grassroots not-for-profit organisation that works to empower women to bring about positive changes in their own lives, the lives of their children and their communities. We work with the most marginalised women in their societies; including widows, tribal women and women with disabilities. Our projects are in 43 villages in Tamil Nadu, India and 10 community groups in Trapeang Roung and Phat Sanday, Cambodia. Our work benefits over 6,000 women, men and children who would otherwise not be able to access assistance. For over 30 years, Assisi has worked in partnership with local organisations to address root causes of poverty and disadvantage. Our success is due to our commitment to supporting tangible, practical and self-sustaining initiatives such as women's self-help groups which focus on skills training, income generation and leadership development; and also engaging with men and boys as change agents. Our vision is a world in which all people have equal opportunity to determine and achieve their economic and social potential.

The Jimmy Little Foundation is a not for profit charitable institution with DGR - (tax exempt) status, and is able to take donations from individuals, corporate sponsors and private companies. OUR VISION To improve the quality of life for Indigenous Australians. ​ OUR MISSION To strive for excellence in health care for Indigenous Australians. ​ OUR APPROACH We partner with federal, state and territory governments, statutory & peak health bodies, corporate, NGOs and non-profit organisations. ​ The Jimmy Little Foundation acknowledges the traditional lands and it?s owners and the contribution of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia both past, present and future. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are advised that this website may contain images of people who have passed away. The Jimmy Little Foundation constantly endeavours to ensure that information appearing in this site is correct at the time of collation, but accepts no responsibility for any mistakes, inaccuracies or mis-descriptions, whether by inclusion or omission and whether negligent or otherwise.

Mama Lana?s Community Foundation (MLCF) is a wholly not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping our often forgotten homeless and underprivileged community in the greater Penrith region, to advance their wellbeing and prospects for future independence. The foundation offers hot meals six nights a week, supplies food and toiletry packs, as well as providing clothing, sleeping bags, swags and blankets to keep the homeless and underprivileged warm during cold nights. We want to let these beautiful patrons know that there are people out there that truly care and want to help them get back their self respect and dignity so that they eventually get back on their feet. MLCF also help with catering and personal care packs for our emergency services during times of emergency disasters as well as proving a lunch sponsorship program to high school kids that go to school without.

Medical Grant Winners

Guillain Barre Syndrome Foundation of Australia

#1 ranked Medical Charity with 5703 votes

$2,000 grant

Imagine...Out of nowhere being completely paralyzed, no reason why, no cure and no prognosis of when you will recover. It can happen to anyone, at any age and at any time! This is the reality for GBS patients and their families. You can make a HUGE difference by joining us as we build awareness and raise much needed funds. We are here to listen to individual journey's, provide information and up to date research, support those suffering from GBS and their families financially and emotionally improving their quality of your life and help get those affected back to their normal self as soon as possible.

Adelaide Mbale Children's Health Fund was established in 2007 in collaboration between a Ugandan nurse / midwife and an Adelaide based nurse. Together they had a vision to improve the health outcomes for children in the Mbale region of Uganda. Our Program works with disadvantaged families and their children in eastern Uganda through the following projects; - Health Outreach across 28 remote villages raising awareness and empowering people to take action for healthier outcomes for their children. Topics include malaria, diarrhoeal diseases, family planning, women's health, positive parenting) - Children's Health Clinic which provides essential services, medicines and a referral mechanism for disadvantaged families and their children - Children's program which supports one child a month reach necessary health care In the past 11 years, we have... - Supported more than 150 children reach life saving medical treatment - Employed and trained 7 health workers to conduct health outreach work across 28 remote villages - Supported more than 450 disadvantaged people access an affordable health service Please support our goal to improve health outcomes for children and their families in Mbale, Uganda!

Did you know? 25,000 children are born preterm in Australia each year. Their Parents are 3 times more likely to suffer anxiety & depression. So, ReadyStepGrow has developed a comprehensive program using best practice that focuses both on parent well-being and child development. The children (Premmies) are 50% chance of developmental challenges & delays. So, ReadyStepGrow empowers parents with knowledge about early learning & development & monitors prems through the challenges they face from a social & emotional perspective.

Did you know that the suicide rate in Australia is around three times the road toll? People with mental illness have difficulty coping with day-to-day life. When a crisis arises that threatens their income, home, or freedom it can be more than they can handle, and can exacerbate their problems and throw them into a downward spiral that can even end in suicide. Barrier Breakers steps in as an advocate between the person with mental illness and the authority that is troubling him/her, working to find a good solution and to prevent that downward spiral. By supporting our work you can help some of the most underprivileged and vulnerable people in our society, and help cut back the toll of needless deaths.

IBD Support Australia Inc provides a web based support network to exchange experience and knowledge among the Inflammatory Bowel Disease community. Our website has been operating since 2003, during which time we have reached and helped provide support to many hundreds of people with IBD and their families. Estimates suggest 61,000 Australians have an IBD; approximately 28,000 have Crohn's Disease and 33,000 have ulcerative colitis, but recent studies suggest these numbers may be even higher. The usual age of diagnosis it 15 to 24 years old - young to be diagnosed with a chronic disease. It is something we have to live we every day, but the exchange of experience and knowledge helps to make our lives a bit easier. Any raised funds will primarily be used for general maintenance of our online and organisational infrastructure, as well as some promotional and development projects. IBD Support Australia Inc is an ATO registered charity, and is entirely volunteer run, we do not pay salaries for committee or staff. We appreciate your support.

We are only a handful of families in Australia as a whole tirelessly raising money to put into research for finding better treatment options for patients living with Niemann Pick Type C Disease. Hopefully one day we will find a cure. All monies raised are from families living with children who have this disease. In some cases, some families have more than one child affected. NPC Affects all ages.. The majority of the families in Australia have young adults diagnosed with this death sentence in the mid teen years with a prognosis of a 10 year life span from diagnosis of life expectancy. Extremely rare and unheard of this disease affects approximately 1:150000 people. Currently there is only approximately 600 world known cases. Carrier status in Australia alone is approximately 1:140 people, so there has to be many more cases yet to be diagnosed. This diagnosis takes years to find as the disease is so rare. Time is not a friend to patients living with NPC Disease. We need help as our families are running tired and time poor caring for their progressing children's illness.

<center> <img src="https://25njc43q8zc21si22y1a8k8o-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EDH-Tile.png" alt="CFQ"><img src="https://25njc43q8zc21si22y1a8k8o-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/tamara-breathing-1-150x150.png" alt="CFQ"><img src="https://25njc43q8zc21si22y1a8k8o-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Picture1-1-150x150.jpg" alt="CFQ"> <br> Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a degenerative condition that affects the lungs and digestive system. Just to survive, people living with cystic fibrosis endure a daily regimen of medication and physiotherapy. The average life expectancy for Australians with Cystic Fibrosis is 37 years. The prevalence of Cystic Fibrosis in Australia is the same as childhood leukaemia. The difference is that over 95% of children with leukaemia will be cured. There is still no cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation. In conjunction with other CF state and territory organisations, as well as Cystic Fibrosis Australia, Cystic Fibrosis Queensland advocates for those with CF, for research and clinical improvement programs. When you are living with Cystic Fibrosis, every day matters. The money we receive as an organisation goes directly to providing essential services and support which fellow Queenslanders need just to survive. Our organisation receives less than 13% of our funding from Government. We rely heavily on the development of corporate partnerships and community fundraising initiatives. Donations help make lives just a little easier for people living with CF.

The Motor Neurone Disease Association of SA (MND SA) provides information, education and support to the South Australian community affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND). MND SA was founded in 1985 and our mission is to provide and promote the best possible care and support for people living with MND. Our mission is to help reduce the impact of Motor Neurone Disease on people living with MND, their families and carers. MND SA is a not-for-profit, non-government funded organisation and fundraising is our prime source of income. We want to see a world free of MND but in the meantime, MND SA will continue to provide the best possible care to clients and their loved ones. Please help us to help the South Australian community with MND.

ausEE Inc. is an Australian charity providing support and information to anyone diagnosed with or caring for someone with an Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorder (EGID) including Eosinophilic oEsophagitis (EoE). We are committed to raising public awareness and supporting the medical community for further research into eosinophilic disorders in Australia.

Empowering children with the gift of a cape - for courage - for love & support - for whatever, whenever, however they need during illness - Capes 4 Kids Australia are designed to help children feel as safe, secure, and brave as possible while undergoing challenging, often ?scary? situations and treatments. We realize the benefit of helping children understand the necessity of listening and following instructions during each of their treatments. Capes 4 Kids strive to be great role models by being strong, understanding and supportive in all their messages. They want each patient to succeed as much as their families and caregivers do. Capes 4 Kids help to communicate to patients in a different language that their feelings are important and that staying positive and strong helps to positively impact on their treatment and recovery. Kids cannot get enough of super heroes, those ?caped crusaders? who make the world a safer place. Our little crusaders facing hospitalisation, medical procedures, and treatments need all the help they can get to be brave, manage their fears, listen carefully and co-operate with instructions, to ?get through? whatever must be endured. Play is essential for happiness and successful coping and Capes 4 Kids can magically turn a child into a superhero and we all know how powerful and brave they are.

General Grant Winners

Harvest Rain Theatre Company

#1 ranked General Charity with 1875 votes

$2,000 grant

As Australia's largest not-for-profit youth arts organisation, Harvest Rain is committed to making a difference in the lives of creative young people all over Australia. ​ There is a crisis occurring among young people in Australia. The world is changing, and while some things are easier now than they were for us, in many ways for our young people things are so much more challenging. Statistics show that instances of severe depression and anxiety in young people are at record high levels. We know that every day in Australia, we lose 8 young lives to suicide. One of the most prominent causes of self-harm and suicide is feelings of isolation and lack of belonging. It?s a big problem ? ​ WE WANT TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION. ​ We know that when you nurture a child?s creativity, you foster in them a sense of validation that leads to self-confidence and self-esteem. That?s why we developed Harvest Rain?s Youngharts Network. It?s an online hub designed to build creative communities for young people. It?s a safe place where creative kids everywhere can grow and thrive. More than 15,000 other young people are already part of Harvest Rain?s Youngharts Network. You can see for yourself what an impact this is having by visiting www.harvestrain.com.au or www.younghartsnetwork.com

Cee4life (Conservation & Environmental Education 4 Life) is a unique non profit charity that takes on some of the most difficult animal cases (wild or captive) in the world, to protect the wild ones and give captive animals peace. We follow through and provide ongoing conservation education programs to a wide range of people from school children - villagers - tourists - corporations - Governments. although these can be some of the most challenging environments, we know from experience that education is a major key to protecting animals and preserving the environment.

We are a non for profit charity organization that raises money for young women with breast cancer diagnosed under the age of 50 in Australia to help pay for their medical treatment associated with their breast cancer journey. Our charity is run by women who have had or still have breast cancer. The ladies who require our assistance send us their medical bills and we pay it directly up to $600. All our money is raised through sausage sizzles, trivia nights, raffles and donations. We have 2 support groups that are online with Facebook with over 3,000 members. One is called Young Women with Breast Cancer and the other one is Support for Women with Advanced Breast Cancer.

The Mossman & District Gymnastics Club and Kindergym is a not-for-profit club which caters for the community in all ages from 6 months to senior adults; from raw beginners to advanced athletes. We offer a range of programs designed to meet the needs of all who participate. Our Gymnastics, Kindergym, Parkour & 55+ programs are excellent for contributing to general fitness, coordination, posture, agility, strength, balance and speed. Mossman Gymnastics Club is raising money to purchase a purpose built trailer to take our gymnastics programs to regional schools and child care centers! Our fun mats, climbing frames and equipment takes up a lot of room, we need a serious trailer to make us mobile! Please help us achieve this goal by registering your vote and sharing the link! Thank you!!

Today, an estimated 1 in 10 Victorians have Specific Learning Difficulties (SLDs), including Dyslexia. Ultimately most live happy, meaningful lives, yet there are many children who are unable to reach their learning potential. Life with a SLD/Dyslexia can be really tough. Low self-esteem, disengagement and/or leaving school early is common - all with negative lifelong consequences. As a community, we have a shared responsibility to support these individuals and their families. Together we can make a difference! We need your help, so we can help Victorians of all ages with Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties to reach their learning potential. As the peak body in Victoria for individuals with Specific Learning Difficulties, we believe there is phenomenal potential for positive change in Victoria?s schools and workplaces if these children can learn in a way that suits them. For over 48 years, we have served to provide support and assistance to help them through their learning journeys. Our services include but are not limited to: 1) Full diagnostic assessments to provide a complete learning profile ? strengths, deficits - a road map to guide what will work. 2) Capacity building workshops for teachers; allied health professionals; parents; teenagers. 3) Information/Advice services ? for Government, parents/students; professionals. Support and learning arise from accurate and timely understanding. This is our shared challenge. Please VOTE for us and SHARE today!

Trees For Life works with landholders, volunteers and other groups to create habitat that supports many species of birds. However the future of many of the native birds we love is uncertain. Trees For Life has been successful in creating more of the local habitat needed to support many species of birds and other wildlife. One of our projects is located between Strathalbyn and Langhorne Creek. Here our team is restoring Peppermint Box Grassy Woodland with direct seeding and tubestock planting; extending the existing 14 hectares with new habitat. This woodland is currently home to the nationally threatened Silver Daisy Bush and Neat Wattle. Amazingly, this relatively small parcel of land is crucial to populations of eight bird species recognised as being at risk, including the Grey and Peregrine Falcon, Hooded Robin, Elegant Parrot and Diamond Firetail. If we can increase and build connections between even small parcels of land like the one at Belvidere, we will help protect and save many of our bird and fauna species from the brink of extinction. We need to do all we can to save dwindling populations from extinction. Will you help us continue to improve habitat for our dwindling bird species?

Our home was built in loving memory of Jodie O Shea who tragically died as a result of the Bali bombing in 2002. We have 93 children in our care, the youngest being Gracie who is 15 months old. We are a small team of people dedicated to providing a healthy, loving and secure environment for our family. We are 100% funded by the kindness of generous friends and visitors. Donations of food, toiletries and basic essentials are always welcome.

Woodbury aims to provide students with the necessary learning skills to lead a happy and independent life. Our goal is for all our students to participate in less restrictive settings, be this in the form of transitioning to a support class or unit within a mainstream school or in the form of community participation and increased independence. To achieve this we provide a variety of different class structures focusing on the teaching of individual skills and systematic fading of staffing ratios. Our classes range from high support needs in which students are provided a higher staff to student ratio allowing more opportunity for one-to-one instruction and a greater level of support within a group setting, to low support needs in which the staff to student ratio is less in readiness for the transition to a new school environment.

Uncle in Byron Bay is a mentoring service, building one-on-one mentoring relationships and has men called ?uncles? who attend activities and give their time to interact, work, learn and play with boys aged 6 to 12 years old. Uncle organises a wide range of activities and events including camps, snorkelling, fishing, tennis, skateboarding, bike riding, climbing, beach soccer, rugby, cricket, surfing, discussion dinners, treasure hunts, board games and many others. There are a number of positive outcomes and benefits our services provide, not only to the boys and their families, but to the wider community. Specifically, research has shown that programs such as ours have reported measurable improvements in the following areas: ? Increase in school retention ? Decrease in drug use ? Decrease in physical aggression ? Increased scholastic competence ? Greater employment opportunities ? Lowered risk of incarceration The purpose of Uncle is to strengthen community by building resilient males with the ability to effectively relate to one another with honesty and integrity, which in effect ripples throughout the wider community in the long and short term.